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UAE Retirement Visa

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UAE Retirement Visa for 55+: 5-year renewable, zero income tax. Qualify via property, income or savings. World-class healthcare, safety and lifestyle.

Investment
AED 1m property OR AED 1m savings OR AED 20k/mo income
Processing
1 months
Min stay
1 days/year
Tax rate
0% income tax, 0% CGT%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
70
Interest
Low
Trend
Cooling -39%
Demand score34/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Min income$7,500/mo
Leads to PRYes
Dual citizenship
Remote work
Healthcare included
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Confirmed: UAE retirement visa lapses only after ~6 months continuous absence; no annual day-count minimum. Master report 183 was a generic default.

high confidence

Highlights

  • 5-year renewable visa for 55+
  • Zero income tax benefits
  • Qualify via property, income, or savings
  • Access to world-class healthcare
  • Safe and high-quality lifestyle

What could change

Changes in retirement policies could affect eligibility.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

The UAE has a zero income tax system, with no capital gains tax.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium

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People also ask

Can a US citizen retire in the UAE?
UAE Retirement Visa Foreign retirees are eligible to apply for a 5-year long-term visa. To qualify for this retirement visa, applicants must meet the following criteria: Hold financial savings of at least AED 1 million. Own property/properties with a minimum value of AED 1 million or more.
Who is eligible for a retirement visa in the UAE?
To qualify for the retirement visa, applicants must have either worked for not less than 15 years inside or outside the UAE or be 55 years or older and meet at least one of the approved financial pathways.

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